Association between oral contraceptives with lipid profile: results from Hoveyzeh cohort study (HCS)
Abstract Background Oral contraceptives (OCs) affect lipid metabolism, which can cause hyperlipidemia, a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The study was designed to evaluate the possible changes in lipid profile due to using OCs. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2016 t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-10-01
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Series: | BMC Women's Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02703-7 |